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  1. #1 Detective Grimoire
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,625 reviews2014
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

    Why similar: Detective 23.9%, Crime 17.4%, Point & Click 16.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Investigation 10.7%

  2. #2 Tangle Tower
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,826 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

    Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Point & Click 17.8%, Crime 16.8%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Investigation 6.7%

  3. #3 The Mystery of Caketropolis
    96% matchVery Positive96% of 105 reviews2021
    Dev: Afiq Suradi
    Windows

    A bakery falls to arson and a city falls to chaos. With the harmony between human and dragon crumbling, can Rimentus solve the Mystery of Caketropolis before his kind face exile?

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.2%, Investigation 18.7%, Detective 17.4%, Mystery 7.5%, Fantasy 6.7%

  4. #4 DAEMON MASQUERADE
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 523 reviews2024
    Dev: Callum Page
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

    Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 15.2%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Hand-drawn 11.7%

  5. #5 Neon Hearts City
    94% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2025
    Dev: Cosmic VoidPub: Dionous Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

    Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Point & Click 15.5%, Crime 14.9%, Investigation 12.7%

  6. #6 Tokyo Detectives
    94% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
    Dev: Rincho Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Crime 21.1%, Investigation 16.2%, Visual Novel 13.3%, Point & Click 9.8%

  7. #7 Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 1,292 reviews2019
    Dev: Nupixo Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

    Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Interactive Fiction 19.9%, Point & Click 18.9%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 5.3%

  8. #8 Mohism: Battle of Words
    92% matchMostly Positive78% of 610 reviews2023
    Dev: 玄镜工作室Pub: Yooreka Studio
    Windows

    Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

    Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Crime 19%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Mystery 7.5%

  9. #9 Six Legends
    91% matchVery Positive100% of 106 reviews2025
    Dev: Vincent Paquin
    Windows

    The epic and emotional journey of six dragons growing up in a broken civilization, each with their own unique perspectives on life. Mixing Visual Novel, Point-And-Click, Rhythm, Cooking, Fighting and more, Six Legends is a unique experience about life and friends.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Point & Click 21.5%, Visual Novel 17%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Dragons 5.7% ★

  10. #10 FIND ALL 9: Fantasy
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: Very Very LITTLE Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Immerse yourself in an exciting adventure in Find All 9: Fantasy. You will explore the fairytale village, the colorful streets of the city of mages and the unique scenery of the soaring dragon islands. Look for hidden objects and color this mysterious painted world.

    Why similar: Point & Click 34.1%, Hand-drawn 29.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Casual 11%, Colorful 5.1%

  11. #11 LumineNight
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 596 reviews2024
    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

    LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

    Why similar: Detective 34.3%, Point & Click 16.3%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Investigation 11.9%, Mystery 9.9%

  12. #12 Murders on the Yangtze River
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 21,291 reviews2024
    Dev: OMEGAMES STUDIO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    "Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

    Why similar: Detective 46.8%, Investigation 16%, Logic 10.9%, Mystery 9%, Adventure 8.4%

  13. #13 Dragon Sleuth Brittany
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 329 reviews2025
    Dev: Cherry Blossom GamesPub: Critical Bliss
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 125.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Play as aspiring scaly detective Brittany Sweetbottom in this light-hearted sexy pixel-art RPG! Solve the mystery of the stolen dragon eggs and immerse yourself in a world chock full of horny furry characters!

    Why similar: Point & Click 33%, Adventure 21.3%, Casual 16.6%, Fantasy 11.3%, Dragons 11.2% ★

  14. #14 Curse of Dragon Mountains: The Strix
    91% matchMixed41% of 81 reviews2014
    Dev: Cateia Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    You see it in your dreams, you feel it in your blood; the ancient evil awakening! Uncover the secrets of your family estate. Solve puzzles, explore fantasy lands & confront the evil spirit Strix in this fantasy puzzle adventure game!

    Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Point & Click 19.6%, Investigation 11%, Logic 9.2%, Colorful 6.2%

  15. #15 Detective Dotson
    87% matchVery Positive81% of 169 reviews2025
    Dev: Masala Games Private Limited
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 40.2%, Investigation 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Mystery 9.6%, Adventure 6.5%

  16. #16 The Murder Hotel
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 73 reviews2025
    Dev: Wegenbartho Games
    Windows

    Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

    Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Crime 20.6%, Visual Novel 15%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Logic 8.9%

  17. #17 Crime O'Clock
    86% matchMixed69% of 520 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

    Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Crime 18.5%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 12.6%, Hand-drawn 9.5%

  18. #18 Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
    84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,235 reviews2026
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows · Mac

    Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

    Why similar: Detective 24.3%, Crime 13.9%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Investigation 11.4%, Point & Click 11%

  19. #19 Detective Ridelle
    85% matchVery Positive99% of 90 reviews2024
    Dev: PuzzLab
    Windows

    Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late.

    Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Investigation 16.3%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Logic 10.1%

  20. #20 A Case of Fraud
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 573 reviews2025
    Dev: Hesperus Games
    Windows · Mac

    A short, non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

    Why similar: Detective 27.5%, Crime 19.3%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 14.8%, Logic 8.9%

  21. #21 Paper Perjury
    83% matchVery Positive89% of 235 reviews2024
    Dev: Paper Cat Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

    Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Crime 14.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Point & Click 11%

  22. #22 BEAST CRIMES
    84% matchMixed62% of 67 reviews2022
    Dev: LINK
    Windows

    Crimes across the times. Are you able to solve them all?

    Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Interactive Fiction 18.5%, Point & Click 15.7%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Logic 8.2%

  23. #23 Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 111 reviews2025
    Dev: Homo Narrans Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

    Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Crime 22.7%, Point & Click 20.6%, Investigation 15.5%, Adventure 6.4%

  24. #24 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 112 reviews2026
    Dev: Nobody Crown
    Windows

    There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.4%, Hand-drawn 14.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Investigation 8.7%

  25. #25 The Darkside Detective
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 5,262 reviews2017
    Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

    Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Point & Click 28.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Adventure 7.8%, 2D 4.2%

  26. #26 Mini Murder Mysteries
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 154 reviews2026
    Dev: BUNKWORKS
    Windows · Mac

    Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.

    Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Crime 19.9%, Investigation 18.4%, Point & Click 15.2%, Mystery 7.6%

  27. #27 For Your Tranquility
    81% matchMixed68% of 195 reviews2023
    Dev: Gamesung Games
    Windows · Mac

    It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

    Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Crime 21.8%, Point & Click 16.1%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Investigation 7.7%

  28. #28 Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 8,060 reviews2014
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

    Why similar: Detective 41.3%, Crime 20.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Point & Click 8.6%, Mystery 7.9%

  29. #29 Kill The Shadow
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 621 reviews2026
    Dev: ShadowlightPub: Phoenix Game
    Windows

    Kill the Shadow is a detective game with multiple endings, featuring 2.5D pixel art and semi-open exploration and investigation. Play as Lucas, a former police officer, alongside a mysterious Shadow who can see the “past.” Remember—every choice you make will change the fate of countless characters!

    Why similar: Detective 48.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 7.9%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

  30. #30 Murder by Numbers
    79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,692 reviews2020
    Dev: MediatonicPub: The Irregular Corporation
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

    Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Crime 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Investigation 13.8%, Visual Novel 11.5%

  31. #31 Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island
    77% matchVery Positive92% of 5,554 reviews2018
    Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 29%

    You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

    Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Interactive Fiction 15.5%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 14.3%, Mystery 8.2%

  32. #32 Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 6,719 reviews2024
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

    Why similar: Detective 36.3%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Mystery 6.9%

  33. #33 The Secret Order 8: Return to the Buried Kingdom
    78% matchVery Positive82% of 157 reviews2020
    Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Get to the bottom of the unexplainable events in the Buried Kingdom and save all its inhabitants in this thrilling fantasy experience. The eighth part of the Secret Order series introduces new adventures, riddles, secrets, and a solid amount of fun!

    Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Adventure 21%, Casual 18.5%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 6.6%

  34. #34 Shattered Dimension
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2026
    Dev: Cotton Game
    Windows · Mac

    Dive into a world of mystery and wonder in Shattered Dimension. As an unexpected investigator, you're plunged into a labyrinthine plot filled with enigmatic puzzles and intriguing characters.Uncover hidden truths by engaging in conversations and following the intricate web of relationships.

    Why similar: Investigation 30.4%, Hand-drawn 21.9%, Adventure 15.1%, Casual 14.9%, Fantasy 11.3%

  35. #35 Voodoo Detective
    75% matchVery Positive96% of 377 reviews2022
    Dev: Short Sleeve Studio, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

    Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Point & Click 19.4%, Investigation 15.9%, Hand-drawn 15%, Mystery 7.9%

  36. #36 Frank and Drake
    76% matchVery Positive79% of 62 reviews2023
    Dev: Appnormals TeamPub: Chorus Worldwide Games
    Windows

    Frank and Drake is a modern gothic tale that puts players at the heart of a supernatural mystery through its non-linear branching paths, mini-games and puzzles, and unique rotoscoped art. Take your time, explore, and soak up every word.

    Why similar: Point & Click 30.4%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Visual Novel 10.4%

  37. #37 Dragon Maiden: Blossoms of the Past
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: 不兼容性工作室Pub: 2P Games
    Windows

    Dragon Maiden is a 2D pixel-art mystery adventure. As Wang Xie, you’re trapped in a time loop on the day of the Mountain God Ceremony. Relive the 22 hours before midnight, uncover the truth behind the village’s destruction, and break free from the cycle.

    Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Mystery 19%, Adventure 18.4%, Point & Click 7.6%, 2D 6.5%

  38. #38 Sonya: The Great Adventure
    76% matchMostly Positive74% of 212 reviews2017
    Dev: Specialbit Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Dive into the fantastic world of adventure hidden object quest. Sonya: The Great Adventure is a colorful game with animated cut scenes that are professionally voiced over. This is a touching story of the eternal struggle between the light and the dark.

    Why similar: Point & Click 31.7%, Hand-drawn 14.9%, Adventure 13.6%, Casual 13.2%, 2D 7.1%

  39. #39 Threefold Recital
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,800 reviews2025
    Dev: Everscape GamesPub: indienova
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...

    Why similar: Detective 44.5%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Mystery 13%, Fantasy 6.9%, Adventure 5.1%

  40. #40 The Silver Crow
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 100 reviews2026
    Dev: Dreamagination
    Windows · Mac

    Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.

    Why similar: Detective 26%, Point & Click 19.4%, Crime 17.6%, Investigation 14.2%, Adventure 6.6%

  41. #41 Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 364 reviews2026
    Dev: 戏壤游戏(Xirang Games)
    Windows

    Explore the intertwined fates of humans and youkai in this interactive fiction. As an unwitting protagonist, enter the sealed realm of Gensokyo to investigate a series of bizarre murders. Unearth ancient secrets and witness a gripping saga hidden for millennia.

    Why similar: Detective 31%, Visual Novel 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Logic 12.6%, Mystery 10%

  42. #42 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,804 reviews2025
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

    Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Investigation 19.1%, Point & Click 14%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Mystery 7.3%

  43. #43 Dragon Audit
    73% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2020
    Dev: Archive Entertainment
    Windows

    A battle accountant storms the castle to rescue a princess, but accidentally rescues a lonely dragoness instead. 3D adventure inspired by classic point & clicks -- mixing comedy, light puzzle solving, and a heartfelt story.

    Why similar: Point & Click 35.9%, Interactive Fiction 30.1%, Dragons 10.6% ★, Adventure 9.8%, Fantasy 9.5%

  44. #44 Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville
    70% matchVery Positive89% of 135 reviews2026
    Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: Toge Productions
    Windows

    A murder mystery where you are the main suspect! An ambassador on a peace mission has been killed on board the Clawville Express. Time progresses as you sniff out clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and interrogate passengers. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? Or else.

    Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Crime 21.2%, Point & Click 14.6%, Investigation 13.7%, Visual Novel 11.7%

  45. #45 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
    72% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,521 reviews2016
    Dev: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

    Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Crime 23.7%, Point & Click 12.8%, Investigation 12.5%, Mystery 8%

  46. #46 The Wild Case
    72% matchVery Positive86% of 257 reviews2021
    Dev: Specialbit Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Point & Click 20.4%, Investigation 12.3%, Hand-drawn 11.1%, Mystery 5.8%

  47. #47 The Case of the Golden Idol
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,013 reviews2022
    Dev: Color Gray GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

    Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Investigation 15.6%, Crime 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Point & Click 13.9%

  48. #48 Detective From The Crypt
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 153 reviews2021
    Dev: BOV
    Windows · Linux

    Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

    Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Point & Click 18.1%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Investigation 12.5%, Logic 10.4%

  49. #49 DRAGON: A Game About a Dragon
    73% matchMixed69% of 619 reviews2015
    Dev: Games With Dragons InPub: IPBuilders
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    DRAGON: A Game About a Dragon is a colorful and lovingly hand-drawn Action RPG inspired by the 16-bit era. Finally, YOU get to play as the dragon! Breathe fire, fight knights, hoard gold, and find treasure! A refreshingly lighthearted game with an endearing story.

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 38.4%, Dragons 21.2% ★, Adventure 18.8%, 2D 11.1%, Fantasy 10%

  50. #50 Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,201 reviews2019
    Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery. Also there's a wizard.

    Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Investigation 15.5%, Point & Click 14.5%, Mystery 8.2%

  51. #51 Soulflow
    73% matchMixed53% of 92 reviews2022
    Dev: Bluespy StudiosPub: Next in Game
    Windows

    Soulflow is a 2.5D fantasy-detective game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, players must gather information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.

    Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 14.5%, Logic 8.1%

  52. #52 Detective Bloodphobia
    68% matchPositive100% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Gustav
    Windows

    Detective Bloodphobia is a black-and-white noir visual novel with point-and-click investigations and deduction gameplay.

    Why similar: Crime 29.9%, Visual Novel 18.2%, Detective 13.7%, Logic 13.4%, Investigation 6.2%

  53. #53 Mindcop
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 482 reviews2024
    Dev: Andre GareisPub: Dear Villagers
    Windows

    Mindcop is a non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.

    Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Hand-drawn 13.6%, Point & Click 12.5%, Investigation 11.5%

  54. #54 Detective INNA DUKE
    67% matchVery Positive100% of 73 reviews2026
    Dev: HmarkaTeam
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city?

    Why similar: Detective 33.4%, Crime 18.9%, Visual Novel 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 10.3%, Investigation 8.3%

  55. #55 Long Knives
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 634 reviews2025
    Dev: Jade Hex
    Windows · Mac

    Role-play as an ancient Chinese constable. Solving cases and bringing criminals to justice is only part of your duty. Every choice leads the story down a different path, and the world itself evolves in response to your actions.

    Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Investigation 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 13%, Visual Novel 9.2%, Adventure 6.3%

  56. #56 Lamplight City
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 879 reviews2018
    Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

    Why similar: Detective 30.7%, Point & Click 21.7%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Mystery 9.1%

  57. #57 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,390 reviews2019
    Dev: Mografi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

    Why similar: Detective 29%, Crime 25.2%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 8.7%, Colorful 7.7%

  58. #58 Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 4,356 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Tetrapod
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!

    Why similar: Detective 36.2%, Crime 24.5%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Mystery 8.8%, Fantasy 5.2%

  59. #59 Mystery of the Malign
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 82 reviews2025
    Dev: Gameplay Supremacy
    Windows

    Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

    Why similar: Investigation 33.5%, Mystery 20.6%, Crime 16.5%, Detective 11.8%, Logic 7.3%

  60. #60 Inspector Waffles
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 299 reviews2021
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

    Why similar: Crime 27.1%, Detective 26%, Point & Click 16.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 6.6%

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